Emerging targets in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: what the future looks like.

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Smyth, Elizabeth C 
van Laarhoven, Hanneke WM  ORCID logo  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1274-5643
Abstract

Gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) is a heterogeneous disease with a poor prognosis. Chemotherapy has been the cornerstone in treating metastatic diseases. Recently, the introduction of immunotherapy demonstrated improved survival outcomes in localized and metastatic diseases. Beyond immunotherapy, several attempts were made to improve patient survival by understanding the molecular mechanisms of GEA and several molecular classifications were published. In this narrative review, we will discuss emerging targets in GEA, including fibroblast growth factor receptor and Claudin 18.2, as well as the accompanying drugs. In addition, novel agents directed against well-known targets, such as HER2 and angiogenesis, will be discussed, as well as cellular therapies like CAR-T and SPEAR-T cells.

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CAR-T cell, Claudin 18.2, FGFR, SPEAR-T, target therapy, trastuzumab deruxtecan
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Ther Adv Med Oncol
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1758-8340
1758-8359
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15
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SAGE Publications